The Assembly Inn at Montreat Conference Center

The Montreat Conference Center enjoys a rich history that dates back to 1897 when a group of church leaders formed the Mountain Retreat Association, later shortened to Montreat. In 1905, the first Presbyterianconference was held at Montreat, and today the conference center is one of three national conference centers affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. Located 20 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the first structure on the premises was completed in 1922. Today, more than 35,000 visitors are hosted at the conference center each year.